Darlene Nicole Franklin

Darlene Nicole Franklin, 33 of Fountain, FL. went home to be with her mother Nila on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born in Panama City on November 17, 1991.
She was a devoted and loving mother whose joyful spirit touched everyone around her. Darlene was full of life-happy, outgoing, and always eager to learn something new. She was not only a wonderful sister but also a loyal friend to many.
Darlene had a love for music, finger foods, and especially Halloween, which always brought out her playful side. Her laughter, warmth, and vibrant personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Nila Franklin; grandparents, Oakey and Olive Lemon and Jim and Anne Franklin; uncles, Mark Franklin and Mike Lemon.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving fiancé, Rickie Kincer; her beloved children, Jaedyn, Raelynn, Gracelynn, Cayden, Seth, and Chance, who were the light of her life. She is also survived by her devoted siblings, A.J. Barnes, Tabatha Miller, Candy Nelson (Allen), and Joseph Barnes.
Her memory will also be lovingly carried on by her aunts, Annette Beck and Carolyn Rodd; her uncle, Jack Franklin; and her many special nieces and nephews - Josh, Ben, Lila, Loveah, Jamus, Devin, Nila, Destiny, Payton, Leim, Hagan, Braylin, and Braiden. She will be dearly missed by her cousins, Tiffany Ramos, Adrienne Cover, Kyle Bennett, Michael Bennett, Nathan Lewis, and Wayne Bennett (Michelle), along with countless other family and friends who loved her deeply.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Candy's home on Monday, November 17, 2025, beginning at 11:00 A.M.. Anyone wishing to attend please contact Candy for the address.
Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Darlene Nicole Franklin.